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Radio waves emitted from an antenna are picked up by a radar after reflection from an aircraft in 4 x 10-3S. How far is the aircraft from the antenna? [c = 3 x 108ms-1 ]
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  • A 6.0 x 102ms-1
  • B 1.2 x 103km
  • C 3.0 x 103km
  • D 6.0 x 10 5km
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Time = 1 x 4 x 10-3sec
distance = velocity x time
= 3 x 108 x 4 x 10-3
= 6 x 105m

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